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Chambers Career Opportunities

The first step in beginning your career search with the federal judiciary is to look for open jobs that match your skills, qualifications, and interests. Each posting includes a description of the position and the minimum required qualifications.  All CAND Clerk’s Office positions listed below will be open until filled (priority consideration given to applications received before the date listed).

  • The Court is not authorized to reimburse travel expenses for interviews or relocation.
  • Applicants called in for an interview for the Clerk’s Office may be given tests to determine their level of skill.
  • Final successful candidates are subject to a FBI fingerprint check and background investigation.

This page lists current Chambers vacancies for all Northern California court locations.


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Temporary Pro Se Law Clerk (.pdf, 133 KB)

The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California is seeking a temporary Pro Se Law Clerk in San Francisco, California. Temporary Pro Se Law Clerk will assist the court with civil rights complaints and habeas corpus petitions filed by prisoners not represented by counsel. The position is temporary (12 weeks starting on or about August 1, 2025), full-time and based in San Francisco, CA but telework arrangements will be considered. Estimated Start Date: August 1, 2025

Judicial Law Clerk to Judge Eumi K. Lee (.pdf, 97 KB)

The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California is seeking a Judicial Law Clerk for Judge Eumi K. Lee in San Jose, California. We are currently accepting applications for a 14-month term clerk position to begin in July 2025, with the possibility of a 6-month extension upon request. Chambers will begin reviewing applications as received, and interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis. Early application is to your advantage. Applicants should possess a strong academic record and work ethic; excellent research, writing, and communications skills; the ability to work both independently and with a team in a fast-paced environment while exhibiting kindness and acting with integrity; good organizational and problem-solving skills; and dedication to the fair and equal administration of justice. Applicants are required to have a prior federal clerkship or at least one year of prior litigation experience, preferably more.


Applying for Judicial Clerkships

To apply for Judicial Clerkships visit the Online System for Clerkship Application and Review (OSCAR) (oscar.uscourts.gov …), which simplifies the law clerk application process, enabling judges and chambers staff to sort and screen applications electronically, print selected application packages, and communicate with applicants via email.


Applying for Judicial Externships

Visit Applying for Judicial Externships for details on how to apply for externships through the CAND Externship Application Dashboard.


Applying for Judicial Assistant’s Roles

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